Nine

I walk toward my locker. My second class, I was fortunate to have Dyani in. I roll my eyes. I really don't wanna see her.

I whip on my phone to text Alpha Kabir.

I can't do the training. I have to hit the gym for conditioning, or I'm going to be benched next game. I sent the message. I feel really bad, I don't want my loyalty to the pack question, because honestly, that really is all that matters to me.

I hear my phone beep. It's no big deal Chetan we will reschedule it.

Thanks Alpha. I replied.

He sent me a wolf emoji, and I shake my head.

I nearly roll my eyes when I see Dyani sitting on the corner of Adam's desk like she used to do mine. Everyone watching, everyone waiting for my reaction. Like I care, right?

Taking my seat in class. I hear my phone beep.

Blowing off training, Ajay's message read.

Man, he really gets under my skin sometimes. I know it's going to be a great time when he's Alpha.

I have a football team I can let down, and anyway it doesn't concern you. I already talked to the Alpha, I sent.

I tap my fingers annoyingly at my desk. To say I was aggravated with an understatement right now.

Yeah, I guess you did. I read Ajay's message. I'm sure his text means something more.

History. I actually kind of liked history. I watch the presentation and took notes like we're supposed to. This went on for an hour. Before the final bell rang.

After this class, I was relieved that it was lunch time. I see Kiara, she does look extremely adorable. But I really don't want the rumors to fly about her too. I know I've been talked about all day by classmates.

I make my way towards the cafeteria. Grabbing a salad and a water bottle, I sit with the other football players, something I haven't done in a long time. I always hung out in the hallway with Dyani. It was a perfect time to make out, since all the teachers were having lunch also. But I'm sure she's doing that with Adam now.

They all chatted about the upcoming game and how there's no chance we're going to lose. New plays and what players will be benched.

"We are finally good enough for you Chetan," Taylor laughs.

"Whatever." I cram my mouth full of food.

"He's not trying to date the school nerd anymore," Bobby says with that stupid grin.

"I guess he wasn't smart enough for," Logan chimed in.

I laugh. Rolling my eyes. "She's not a nerd."

"Have you got in her pants yet?" Taylor asks.

All the boys laugh.

"Taylor." I glare at him, trying to indicate he was pissing me off, and hopefully he'll shut his mouth so I didn't have to shut it.

"Sorry Capitan." He looks down at the table.

I nod. I glance over towards Kiara's table, and once again she's sitting there completely by herself reading a book. I let out a deep breath.

Finally, in my last class of the day, I feel relieved it's been a long day. I never felt more stared at nor talked about in my life. Who knows what Dyani is going around telling people.

I sit at my desk, ignoring Dyani's looks my way.

Hearing my phone beep, I hoped it wasn't Ajay.

Too embarrassed to acknowledge me in school? Kiara's message read.

I glance up at her, and she just faced forward in her seat.

Whatever that's not the case, I have been talked about all day long, and I didn't want to subject you to that. I wrote.

Oh. Her message read.

Guilt suddenly flies through me. I don't want her to think for one moment, I am embarrassed by her because I am not. I don't want negative attention on her.

I get up for my seat, and kneel down on the side of her desk. She looks at me with beautiful smooth brown eyes. I gently move the hair from her face. I bring my lips to hers, kissing her gently. It was short and sweet. I hear the gasps of my classmates.

I pull my lips away, though I want to kiss her longer. "See, I am not embarrassed."

She smiles at me, and I bring my lips to her forehead.

Once back at my desk, I see Dyani Strom off. I roll my eyes as the Professor was walking in.